center to find out if jobs meet the estimate of themaster schedule. If a job is off schedule, adjust thework center schedule of the following week withoutmaking major changes to the master schedule.The shop supervisor reviews the master scheduleand prepares the work center schedule each week. Heor she reviews it daily to ensure the maximum use ofshop resources. The shop supervisor coordinates withother shops when a requirement for more than onecraft exists.Shop scheduling is required throughout the jobwhen the shop performs at various stages of the work.For example, the Builders would open an area to allowthe plumbers to make a repair and they would thenclose the area after the repair with the painters arrivinglater for final touches. To schedule the job properly,you divide the carpenters time between two distinctwork phases. You must make sure all the plumbingrepairs are done before the carpenters return to thework place. Do not schedule the painters until all theother workers have finished their assignments.This chapter does not attempt to tell youeverything about planning, estimating, and schedulingof a construction project; however, the informationgiven you and the references listed throughout thischapter are what you need to know in order tounderstand planning and estimating procedures.2-55